What do I do if my conviction on a crimnal background check doesn't match what my plea bargain was.

Nunc Pro Tunc Latin, Now for then. When courts take some action nunc pro tunc, that action has retroactive legal effect, as though it had been...

Percentage of time served in california?

Do you know whether it was a fixed term sentence which would be 85% of the term (25 years ) with only 15% credit for good time/work time. Or, was...

I got driving while suspended for DUI, do I have to install an Ignition Interlock Device in my vehicle?

Court-Ordered IID Restriction When the court orders use of an IID, you must have one installed by an authorized installer and provide proof of...

My son was just convicted of Robbery and is already on probation for a prior offense, what are the consequences of this?

Generally, there would be a probation violation because of the new arrest and conviction. However, the timing of the case is important, questions...

What happens if you ask for a speedy tril and your public defender doesent show up for cort

If at arraignment, you did not waived time for a speedy trial than the “people” have 45 day in which to bring you to trial. The court will...

I recved a letter from the place I shop lifted from. If I pay 350 in 20days no actions will take place when I go to crt. ???????

This letter is a civil demand by the merchant. It sound like you may have a criminal court case which is separate from the civil demand. If the...

I recive a DUI 3years ago. But I never took care of it. I went to jail a year ago the judge give me the same sentence. but since

Basically, you can fulfill the terms of your probation. Or, the court may be done offering you time to fulfill those requirements and maxed you...

I was caqught shoplifting $83.00 worth of stuff in los angeles ca -they didnt call the cops as itsa my first offense-but they

In California, there is a civil process for merchants to recover the cost of loss control. Generally, my client s have received this kind of...

Well, the court process and the DMV process are separate. The prosecutor drafts the charging document for the case in court, if the prosecutor...

Not sure whether I should just use the Public Defender or Hire a Lawyer.

I just wrote a legal guide covering this issue PDs v. Private attorneys. Read it over. However, be careful of pleading to a theft related...